Service during severe winter weather

Winter Weather Update for March 3: Final morning update: At 9:15, 79% of buses are on time. Average delay is about four minutes. Blue & Green lines are on time. Please consider taking an earlier trip in the afternoon as traffic congestion may continue.

If you must travel, please consider taking an earlier trip. Our bus drivers will do everything they can to remain on schedule while keeping safety first. The first priority is always safety. Buses will run on major streets and highways that are cleared first by snow removal crews.

When severe weather hits

If winter weather delays bus service significantly, expect updates on this site, Twitter (@MetroTransitMN) and on Facebook (MetroTransitMN). You can also call 612-373-3333 (hours). Local radio and television stations will be updated on the status of service during storms.

> If you must travel – put safety first
When extreme winter conditions exist, it is always safest to stay where you are. If you absolutely must travel, the bus or train is often your best option.

Buses will stop on level surfaces where it is safe to do so. Remain away from the curb or edge of the rail platform until the bus or train comes to a complete stop.

> Expect delays
Plan ahead and take an earlier trip to make sure you arrive on time. Remember – if conditions are slowing traffic, buses will be delayed. Be assured that your driver is doing everything possible to stay on schedule while maintaining safety.

Service interruptions due to winter weather

Metro Transit may detour buses on a route-by-route basis if conditions warrant. These detours are shown below. Familiarize yourself now with the changes that could be made to your route. Note: check with these suburban transit providers regarding their service during winter weather: MVTA, SouthWest Transit and Plymouth Metrolink.

If a route is placed on detour, an alert will display on its online schedule page and on the Detours & Alerts page. We'll regularly post updates on detours to this site, Twitter (@MetroTransitMN) and to Facebook (MetroTransitMN).

It is highly unlikely that service will be suspended entirely. Metro Transit has stopped service only twice in its history, both as a result of record-breaking snowfall.

After the storm – the return to regular service
Depending on the storm's severity, it may take hours to days for detoured buses to return to their regular routes. Again, check back to this site, Twitter, Facebook or call 612-373-3333 to find out when regular service will resume.

Buses may be detoured on a route-by-route basis as conditions warrant.

If your route goes on detour during a winter storm, it will operate as listed below:

Route 2

Westbound buses will end at 22nd St. and Lyndale Ave. Eastbound buses will start at 22nd St. and Lyndale Ave., and take 24th St. and Hennepin Ave. to Franklin Ave.

No service on Washington Ave SE; eastbound customers should board buses on Cedar at 3rd or on University at Pleasant.

Board buses on East Hennepin, not at 6th St. SE.

Route 3

No service into the Como Ave. and Eustis St. parking lot. Board buses on Como Ave.

No service on Washington Ave. or at Jones Hall/Eddy Hall. On the West Bank, board buses on 19th Ave. S. and S. Washington Ave. On the East Bank, board buses on 15th Ave. SE.

No Route 3B service on Western Ave. or on Front east of Dale St./Como Ave. Board buses on Como Ave.

Route 4

No Route 4A service on 40th St. Board buses on Bryant.

Route 7

No service from Washburn to Wirth Park chalet.

No service south of 58th St. on 34th Ave. Board buses on 34th Ave. S. at 58th St.

Route 9

No service on Laurel or Upton. All Route 9 buses will stay on Cedar Lake Road.

No service into Target Financial driveway. Board buses on Wayzata Blvd.

Board Route 9N buses to Minneapolis westbound on Greenbrier Rd. No service on Hedberg Drive.

Route 11

No Route 11B service on Randolph St. NE. Board buses on Grand south of 30th.

No Route 11C service on 2½ St. NE or 35th Ave. NE. Board buses on Main St. NE.

Route 14

No southbound service on Oakdale Ave. at North Memorial Hospital. Board buses on Oakdale Ave. at Chowen.

Route 17

No Route 17W service on 7th St. NE or 26th Ave. NE. Board buses on Washington St. NE.

No Route 17F service on 36th west of Wooddale or on Brunswick, 37th St. or Alabama. Board buses on 36th St. east of Wooddale.

No Route 17F service to Park Glen Apartments lot. Board buses on Belt Line Blvd.

Route 18

No Route 18D service into turnaround. Board bus on Nicollet at American Blvd.

Route 19

No Route 19 service on Vincent Ave., 33rd Ave. or Washburn Ave. Board buses on Lowry Ave. or on 36th Ave. to York.

No Route 19H service on 42nd Ave. between York and Thomas.

Route 21

No westbound service on Smith or Kellogg Blvd. Board buses on 6th St. or on Summit Ave. by St. Paul College.

Route 23

No service on Kenneth St. or Hillcrest Ave. Board buses on westbound Ford Pkwy. at Finn.

Route 25

No service into the France & Lake St. turnaround. Board buses on France Ave. at Sunset Blvd.

Buses will not use Depot or Sunset Blvd. Board buses on Cedar Lake Ave.

No service on McKinley St. Buses will stay on Stinson Blvd. both ways.

No service on Gardena Ave., Innsbruck Drive or Matterhorn Drive. Board buses on Silver Lake Rd. at Innsbruck Drive.